Mary Sophia Ethel Stewart, known as 'Ethel', was the grandaughter of Katikati founder George Vesey Stewart. Her parents were Mervyn Archdale and Phoebe Stewart (nee Gledstanes). Story by Debbie McCauley.

Much respected Katikati historian, Ellen McCormack (nee Macmillan), spent almost half a century gathering the history of Katikati and it's pioneers. She received the Queen's Service Medal (QSM) for her